Homeostasis comprises the dynamic processes that enable optimum conditions to be maintained for cells, in spite of continual changes taking place internally and externally (Clancy and McVicar, 1995).

What is homeostasis? The term “homeostasis” originates from two Greek words, “homio,” which means “similar to,” and “stasis,” which translates to “standing still.” All ...

As we age, the intricate balance of protein homeostasis (proteostasis) - the system responsible for maintaining cellular health by ensuring proteins are correctly folded - begins to falter.